If your perfect holiday home needs to be decadently lavish and exquisitely wow-factored, these beautiful properties have what it takes to make it to your shortlist.

 

Woolbrook Reservoir | Sidmouth

This magnificent home is the perfect place for out-of-this-world holidays and celebrations.

A former reservoir now beautifully renovated, it tucks away at the end of a quiet Devonshire lane – its luxurious, playfully designed space combining elegance with expansive freedom. Step inside to a storm-blue entry hall which leads to a jaw-dropping atrium framed in towering glass. Here sunlight fills the vast interior where a high-spec kitchen, gorgeous lounge, lavish bedrooms and stylish bathrooms await. For entertainment there’s a games room, gym, rooftop garden, and a decked area with a bar and hot tub.

Positioned to offer not only privacy but also some of the best views in the area, this wonderful home, though secluded, is less than a mile and a half from the Regency town of Sidmouth so it’s perfectly located for exploring East Devon’s Jurassic coastline.

 

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Little Cottage | Praa Sands

Overlooking Praa Sands on Cornwall’s south coast, Little Cottage is a dream seaside retreat designed by award-winning architect Alex Michaelis.

Set on a private plot steps from the beach, it features spacious, light-filled interiors with panoramic ocean views, open-plan living spaces, cosy sofas, and a wood-burning stove. The kitchen and dining area open onto a terrace for seamless indoor-outdoor living, while four en-suite bedrooms ensure comfort for large groups.

Outdoors, enjoy beach views, a hot tub, and table tennis, with beach access just a minute’s walk away. Located in Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the home is close to attractions like St Michael’s Mount and the harbour towns of Porthleven and St Ives, offering easy access to scenic walks, sunbathing, swimming, and surfing right from the doorstep.

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The Shippon | Dawlish

Tucked into the South Devon countryside surrounding the Dawlish coast, this beautiful barn conversion offers an exceptional retreat for holidays with friends and family.

The Shippon offers luxurious coastal living with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, spacious open-plan interiors, and ample outdoor areas. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and stylish décor provide a relaxing escape with stunning views of Devon’s countryside from nearly every room. Large bi-fold doors open onto a sheltered garden and front terrace, perfect for enjoying the scenery.

Just 3 miles from Dawlish, guests can enjoy sandy beaches, water sports, shops, and traditional seaside amusements. Nearby Teignmouth, Shaldon, and Dawlish Warren offer further exploration, while Dartmoor, a 20-minute drive away, provides rugged landscapes and hiking opportunities. Closer to home, Haldon Forest’s trails and play areas are ideal for family adventure.

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Chy An Eglos | Carbis Bay

This superb holiday home is just a short stroll from Carbis Bay beach; one of Cornwall’s most prestigious coastal destinations.

Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully extended, this contemporary 1930s home combines spacious rooms and bay windows with luxurious furnishings, plush décor, and high-quality fittings. The open-plan kitchen and dining area flows seamlessly to the alfresco entertainment space and pool terrace, ideal for summer lounging and barbecues. With two sitting rooms for adults and children and four elegant bedrooms (two en-suite), it offers versatile comfort for families and groups.

Located in Carbis Bay, Cornwall’s picturesque north coast, guests can enjoy the white sand beach, turquoise waters, and local dining spots like the Ugly Butterfly. Water sports, scenic coastal trails, and nearby St Ives add to the appeal, making it a perfect blend of relaxation and activity.

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Treheyl, Pentire | Newquay

An exceptional property on the Pentire Peninsula with a plunge pool, hot tub and private access to the estuary.

This stunning home on Newquay’s Pentire Peninsula overlooks the Gannel Estuary with private beach access and panoramic views towards Crantock Beach. Spread across three floors, it features five elegant bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a top-floor master suite with a private balcony. The ground floor’s open-plan living area connects to the outdoors via bifold doors, offering seamless indoor-outdoor living with outstanding coastal views.

Ideal for large groups, the home includes a cinema room and an expansive terrace with a plunge pool, hot tub, sun loungers, and lush gardens, evoking a boutique hotel ambiance. Just minutes from Newquay and a short walk to Fistral Beach, this property provides easy access to the scenic estuary for activities like paddleboarding to Crantock Beach, blending luxury with a prime coastal experience.

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Golden Meadow | Torcross

A boutique celebration home in a small coastal hamlet with cinema room, several outdoor terraces and unobstructed sea views.

Golden Meadow is a luxurious, architect-designed coastal home on Devon’s stunning South Hams coast, crafted from steel, glass, and stone. With seven spacious bedrooms, plush furnishings, and a unique spiral staircase, the interior combines elegance with bespoke décor and boutique touches. Designed for large gatherings, it features multiple reception rooms, a cinema room, and a gourmet kitchen with a marble splashback and Silestone countertops.

Outdoors, flagstone terraces, stone walls, and soft lighting create a Mediterranean feel with panoramic sea and countryside views—ideal for sunset conversations and champagne. A separate studio apartment, The Workshop, offers a private retreat for added flexibility. Close to Dartmouth and pristine beaches, Golden Meadow is a stylish escape on one of Devon’s most sought-after coastlines.

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The Elms | Lelant

This five-bedroom semi-detached Victorian villa has been exquisitely renovated to flaunt the home’s stunning vantage over Hayle Estuary as well as its original period features.

The Elms is an elegantly decorated, luxurious coastal home perfect for gatherings and relaxing holidays. With high ceilings, bay windows, plush furnishings, and a large established garden with estuary views, it offers light-filled living spaces, an open-plan kitchen and dining area, and a grand double sitting room with a working fireplace. The home features five bathrooms and several sumptuous bedrooms, including a master suite with a roll-top bath and views.

The Elms is situated in a superb location with the coast path lying just beyond the grounds at the bottom of the garden, which means guests can easily explore the beautiful surrounding scenery on foot with walks to the stunning dog friendly Porthkidney Sands (less than one kilometre away), Carbis Bay and St Ives. The famous Hayle estuary bird reserve can be accessed 200m from the Elms over the public footbridge at Lelant Station, a great place to spot rare migrating birds.

West Cornwall Golf Club is on the doorstep as are two fabulous restaurants; Birdies Bistro and The Old Forge.

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